# Install the EDS Files

Electronic Data Sheets (EDS) are text files used by various network configuration tools to identify In-Sight vision systems on a network. These EDS files are then imported into the appropriate software.

1. Select Start > All Programs > Rockwell Software > EDS Hardware Installation Tool.

2. Click the Add button.

3. Select Register a directory of EDS files. Next, click the Browse button to navigate to the EDS subdirectory of the In-Sight Software installation directory.

   The default location for the In-Sight D900 series vision system is: C:\Program Files\Cognex\In-Sight\In-Sight Vision Suite Adapters\In-Sight ViDi 1.2.0\FFP\In-Sight D9xx\EDS

   The default location for the In-Sight ViDi PC is: C:\Program Files\Cognex\In-Sight\In-Sight Vision Suite Adapters\In-Sight ViDi 1.2.0\FFP\In-Sight ViDi PC\EDS

   Click Next.

4. Confirm the EDS file you want to install, then click Next.

5. Click Next.

6. Click Next.

7. Click Finish.

8. Click Exit to terminate the Hardware Installation Tool.